Carlie writes: Hello Pete ~ I have just been reading through “The Mattress Expert” website and blog posts, after searching for “hip pain after buying a new mattress”. Seems I am not the only one with this issue. Here is our story. Starting in October of last year, […]
Read more →Joan writes: Hi Pete, I found your site while I was looking for the mattresses used at La Quinta Hotels. I have read and read the questions and your comments esp. on back pain. We are looking for a new mattress. My husband and I sleep on a […]
Read more →Chet writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I bought a Simmons Comforpedic Blue Sky Firm memory foam mattress, several years ago. The mattress was too firm for us, so we exchanged it within 30 days for a Blue Sky Plush. This product has not been very kind […]
Read more →Sharon writes: Hi Pete, My husband had esophageal surgery and needs to sleep elevated. Recently my very generous brother surprised us with a adjustable bed. The only problem is that he did not ask what we preferred in firmness. Later he commented as to […]
Read more →Mary Alice writes: Hi Pete, My back is feeling much better with the Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush mattress you suggested. I am thinking about adding another topper for additional comfort. I was wondering which topper. Would the Eurorest or Luxe Loft be better? […]
Read more →Loretta writes: Hello Pete, I just found you and hope you can help me. I purchased Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe mattress, their softest, and have had severe lower back pain ever since. I did not suspect the mattress, at first, as I had been told by the salesman […]
Read more →Charli writes: Hey Pete, Following your advice, about a year ago, I bought the Luxury Firm Gibson Grove Beautyrest Platinum mattress and the EverEden 2″ Talalay Latex topper. As you said, I got a freshly made mattress in about 2 weeks after placing my order. The delivery guys […]
Read more →Hi Pete, We have an 12 year old Cal King Sealy Reflexion ultra plush latex mattress that is 85% Latex. It is a one sided mattress. It began sagging a couple of years ago and is now hard to get in and out, and is giving me […]
Read more →Glenn writes: Hi Pete, I have recently been suffering with back pain, and have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I have been advised to buy a new mattress. I’m 5’10 and a little over 200 pounds. Can you to advise me as to which brand is […]
Read more →Diana writes: Hi Pete, We have a short lived Simmons Beautyrest which has sagged, considerably, after four years. It is a plush pillow top. After reading some of your blog posts, I see that was a mistake. I am 5’5” and 115 pounds. My husband […]
Read more →Michelle writes: Hi Pete, We are getting rid of a Sleep Number Bed. It wore poorly and caused, my husband and I, a great deal of back pain. We are searching for a new mattress. We went to a local store and tried out the Stearns and […]
Read more →Hi Pete, We went mattress shopping today and enjoyed the feel of the Sealy Gel Memory Foam mattress. However, after reading your advice, just now, we’ve decided to avoid memory foam altogether. Thanks for the heads-up. I’m 5’10’ and weigh 125-165 lbs (that would be pregnancies). My husband is […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I need mattress advice. We are in our mid 50s. I’m a large man, about 250 lbs., and my wife is small, about half that. I work from home on the computer. We are considering latex mattresses on adjustable bed bases. My wife has acid […]
Read more →Theresa writes: Hi Pete, I have a top of the line Chatham and Wells king size pillowtop mattress that I bought in 2008. It has served me well, but I am waking up with back pain daily now. I am fearful and have put off replacing it b/c I […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I discovered your website while doing a search for the best mattress for my situation. I’m a large man, 6 ft, weigh 270 lbs, I have bulging discs and sleep on my side. I wake up with intensely severe back pain. My wife is 5’4 […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I am an old broken bodybuilder (47, 5’8”, 215lbs) with spondylolisthesis (bad low back). Because of my back pain, I have been forced to become a side sleeper, which seems to now be the cause of chronic shoulder pain. I have been sleeping on a […]
Read more →Hi Pete, My husband and I bought a California King Tempurpedic mattress 14 months ago. It was comfortable at first, but recently, it seems to be making my hip and back pain (primarily from lumbar scoliosis) worse. I think the mattress has softened due to body heat, causing my hips to sink further into it than the rest of my body. My spine is bending and causing considerable […]
Read more →Tina writes: Hi Pete, I cannot afford a really, really expensive bed, but I do need one that will be good for my back pain. I have chronic lower back pain, am sleeping on 30-year-old mattress. Recently, I put some comforters and down sleeping bag on top—-temporarily. I also […]
Read more →Alan writes: HI Pete, We are in need of a replacement mattress for our son, who is a college student at USC. The mattress he has, is worn and causing him back pain. He’s only going to use it for a few years, so I don’t want to […]
Read more →Tara writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I desperately need some help in regards to choosing a new mattress. When we got married, 3 years ago, we slept on a cheap $300 dollar spring mattress with no problems other than me sinking towards my husband. I never […]
Read more →Joe writes: Hi Pete, We have a Bassett Carrington Chase Ultra Plush latex mattress, that we bought about 15 years ago. We now need a queen size for another bedroom, which I will be using on a regular basis. Over-all, we’ve been happy with our mattress, but […]
Read more →Wilma writes: Hi Pete, Who knew that choosing a mattress could be such a dizzying experience? My husband is 6’2 and weighs approx. 185 lbs. I’m 5’0” and weigh 100 lbs. My husband has suffered decades of chronic pain in his lower back/hip and through his neck. The pain, […]
Read more →Jan writes: Hi Pete, Thanks for your great blog. I had been sleeping on a plush Sealy mattress, which had given me lower back pain. It seemed to not provide enough support. I just purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Black Giada Extra Firm mattress, (with a Macy’s credit I had). […]
Read more →Tanya writes: HI Pete, I am looking at Simmons Beautyrest mattresses. I have tested Platinum and Black models. I would prefer a tight top, likely firm. I am a side sleeper all the way. I have low back and neck pain and am currently on 10 y.o. sleep number. […]
Read more →Alex writes: Hi Pete, I’ve always thought that I needed a firm, very firm mattress, as I’ve had lower back issues since high school. (when I was much lighter. However, I recently had to use an air mattress with a frame for an extended period of time. The mattress […]
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